EDT to GMT Time Converter

Convert Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 5 hours ahead.

New York · Eastern Daylight Time
02:01:04
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00
London · Greenwich Mean Time
07:01:04
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+1 · UTC+01:00

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From: EDT (New York)
To: GMT (London)
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Daylight Saving status right now

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+01:00 → UTC+00:00

When can EDT and GMT meet?

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GMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in New York (EDT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 09:00–11:00 EDT (14:00–16:00 GMT).

Hour-by-hour EDT to GMT conversion table

EDT time (New York)GMT time (London)Status
00:00 Tue05:00 TueOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue06:00 TueOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue07:00 TueOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue08:00 TueOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue09:00 TueGMT working
05:00 Tue10:00 TueGMT working
06:00 Tue11:00 TueGMT working
07:00 Tue12:00 TueGMT working
08:00 Tue13:00 TueGMT working
09:00 Tue14:00 TueBoth at work
10:00 Tue15:00 TueBoth at work
11:00 Tue16:00 TueBoth at work
12:00 Tue17:00 TueEDT working
13:00 Tue18:00 TueEDT working
14:00 Tue19:00 TueEDT working
15:00 Tue20:00 TueEDT working
16:00 Tue21:00 TueEDT working
17:00 Tue22:00 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue23:00 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue00:00 WedOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue01:00 WedOff-hours both sides
21:00 Tue02:00 WedOff-hours both sides
22:00 Tue03:00 WedOff-hours both sides
23:00 Tue04:00 WedOff-hours both sides

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA identifier
America/New_York
Current UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Current abbreviation
EDT
Major cities in this zone
New YorkMiamiAtlantaBostonPhiladelphia
Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
IANA identifier
Europe/London
Current UTC offset
UTC+01:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+1
Major cities in this zone
LondonManchesterEdinburghBirmingham

Sun today in New York and London

New York
Sunrise
05:43
Sunset
20:04
Solar noon
12:53
Daylight
14h 20m
London
Sunrise
05:14
Sunset
20:41
Solar noon
12:58
Daylight
15h 26m

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Looking for local time? See time in New York or time in London.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between EDT and GMT right now?+
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time) is currently 5 hours ahead EDT (Eastern Daylight Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does EDT or GMT observe daylight saving time?+
EDT: observes daylight saving time. GMT: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between EDT and GMT?+
The strongest overlap is 09:00–11:00 EDT (14:00–16:00 GMT), giving 3 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in London when it is 12:00 noon in New York?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in New York (EDT), it is 17:00 Tue in London (GMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for EDT and GMT?+
EDT maps to "America/New_York" in the IANA database. GMT maps to "Europe/London". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is New York ahead of or behind London?+
Whether New York (EDT) is ahead of or behind London (GMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now GMT is 5 hours ahead EDT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for EDT and GMT?+
EDT is UTC-04:00 (EDT) and GMT is UTC+01:00 (GMT+1). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both EDT and GMT?+
Yes. There are 3 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 09:00–11:00 EDT.